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Lawn mower-related burns.

J Still1, H Orlet, E Law

  • 1Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Doctor's Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, USA.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|October 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Lawn mower burns are common, often caused by gasoline refueling accidents. Implementing safety measures, like keeping children away from mowers, is crucial to prevent these severe injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Burn Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Lawn mower injuries are a significant public health concern.
  • Burn injuries are a less common but severe consequence of lawn mower use.
  • Gasoline-related incidents contribute to a substantial portion of these injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and outcomes of lawn mower-related burn injuries.
  • To identify common causes and risk factors associated with these burns.
  • To emphasize the importance of safety protocols in preventing lawn mower accidents.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Review of patient demographics, injury details, burn size, treatment, and outcomes.
  • Focus on injuries specifically related to lawn mower use and associated burns.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-seven burn injuries in 27 patients (24 male, 3 female), including 3 children.
  • Burn size varied widely (1%-99% Total Body Surface Area), with a mean of 18.1%.
  • Twenty-six injuries involved gasoline, primarily from refueling accidents; two patients died.

Conclusions:

  • Lawn mower-related burns, particularly those involving gasoline, pose a serious risk.
  • Strict adherence to safety guidelines for mower operation and gasoline handling is essential.
  • Preventive strategies should prioritize keeping children away from active lawn mowers.

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